At a glance
Reported students
583
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
549.5
Norton Middle School: 583 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 613
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Norton Middle School
Norton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Columbus. It is one of 34 current school records connected to South-Western City. NCES reports 583 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Ohio median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (35.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.6%). English learners represent 13.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Norton Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.27
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.2%
- Hispanic31.6%
- Black18.7%
- Asian6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in South-Western City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pleasant View Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
651 reported students
Jackson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–09
665 reported students
Franklin Woods Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
666 reported students
Park Street Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
667 reported students
Finland Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
673 reported students
Hayes Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
464 reported students
Public schools near Norton Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galloway Ridge Intermediate School Middle · South-Western City | 05–06 | 705 | 0.7 mi |
| Wedgewood Middle School Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 476 | 2.4 mi |
| Westmoor Middle School Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 416 | 3.3 mi |
| Holt Crossing Intermediate School Middle · South-Western City | 05–06 | 733 | 3.7 mi |
| Pleasant View Middle School Middle · South-Western City | 07–08 | 651 | 3.8 mi |
| Hilltonia Middle School Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 420 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Norton Middle School
What grades does Norton Middle School serve?
Norton Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in South-Western City.
How many students attend Norton Middle School?
Norton Middle School reported 583 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 613 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Norton Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 583 students and 39.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 16.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Norton Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Norton Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South-Western City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Norton Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Norton Middle School in?
Norton Middle School is part of South-Western City, based in Grove City, OH, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Norton Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Galloway Ridge Intermediate School (0.7 mi), Wedgewood Middle School (2.4 mi), Westmoor Middle School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.